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Introduction of
Plasma Display Panel (PDP)
Ching-Wei Bau
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Intro. of Plasma Display Panel
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Introduction
Display Theorem
Process View
Circuit View
PDP vs. TFT-LCD
Conclusion
Display Theorem
Like fluorescent lamp (or neon) :
1. Address electrode causes gas to change to plasma state.
2. Gas in plasma state (emitting UV) reacts with phosphors in
discharge region.
3. Reaction causes each subpixel to produce red, green,
and blue light.
Process View
Transparent
electrod
Address
electrod
Improve
contrast
Infuse into
Ne + Xe
Circuit View
PDP vs. TFT-LCD
Attribute
PDP
TFT-LCD
Direct-View
CRT
Size
32”-63”
10”-37”
<= 36”
Distortion near
edge
Peak brightness Very good
Level
Good
Best
Contrast ratio
Very good
Good
Best
Color fidelity
Excellent
Limited
Best
Dynamic
Performance
Excellent
Poor
Best
Viewing angle
160 degrees
40-70 degrees
160 degrees
Lifetime
Excellent
(30,000 hrs)
Individual pixels
can fail over
time
Excellent
Conclusion
• Future Market :
- USA, Taiwan: Digital TV after 2006
- China: Digital TV after 2010
- Europe, Japan: Not decided
• Job Opportunity:
- Semiconductor Process
- Digital Signal Process